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News1810-01-2026, 17:23

Anderson Slams Stokes' 'Effort' Remark After Ashes Loss: 'You Are In The Wrong Sport'

  • James Anderson criticized Ben Stokes for praising England's 'effort' during the 2025-26 Ashes, which they lost 4-1.
  • Anderson compared his reaction to Roy Keane, stating that 'running' is a basic expectation for cricketers.
  • He emphasized that consistent effort and running should be inherent, not something to be lauded.
  • Anderson praised Mitchell Starc as the standout player for his consistent high-speed bowling throughout the series.
  • Stokes had attributed England's poor Ashes performance to bad fielding and 'lack of execution', not commitment.

Why It Matters: James Anderson criticizes Ben Stokes' 'effort' comments, asserting basic commitment is a given in cricket.

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